This weekend, the Jo Co Fair will showcase a parade and a rodeo event.
The 2025 Johnson County Fair is set to take place from July 26 to August 2 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Gardner, Kansas. This annual event promises a week of fun, entertainment, and educational activities for all ages.
Highlights of the fair include a demolition derby, rodeo, carnival, live music, and animal shows. The Fairgrounds Fest on August 1 and 2 will feature live music by Casey Donahew, Colby Swift, and Steve Miller Experience.
Specific scheduled events include:
- On Saturday, July 26, the Demolition Derby will take place at the Main Event Arena at 7:00 pm.
- On Sunday, July 27, the ARBA Rabbit Show (Open and Youth) will be held at the Livestock Pavilion at 8:00 am. The Dog Show Check-In will also be at the Livestock Pavilion at 4:00 pm, followed by the Dog Show - Showmanship and Obedience at 4:30 pm. The Dog Race Finals will take place, but further details are not provided.
- On Monday, July 28, the Dog Show – Rally O will take place at the Livestock Pavilion at 1:30 pm. The Johnson County 4-H Rodeo Queen and Princess Coronation, Timed Event Horse Classes, and Rodeo will occur at the Main Event Arena. Vet Checks for Stalled Horses will take place at the Main Event Arena from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
Throughout the fair, general activities such as carnival rides, rodeo events, animal shows, and auctions will be ongoing. The 4-H schedule and department-specific judging times can be found in the 2025 4-H Fair Book on jocokansasfair.com. The website also provides updated information and ticketing details for the musical acts and other events during the Fairgrounds Fest on August 1-2.
Additional events scheduled for Saturday include a Pancake Breakfast, the Klondike Rush 5K/10K, and the Rodeo Parade. On Friday, the 4-H/FFA Round Robin will take place in the Show Ring, and a Pie Contest will be held under the grandstands. Rodeo Slack will occur in both the Main Arena and Small Arena on Friday. The Youth Rodeo will be held in the Main Arena on Friday, but no specific event is mentioned for Sunday apart from the Rodeo and Dog Race Finals.
Results from the 2025 Johnson County Fair events will be posted online as they become available. For more information and updates, visit jocokansasfair.com.
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to the Johnson County Rodeo taking place at the Main Event Arena on multiple days of the fair, including the 4-H/FFA Round Robin, Johnson County 4-H Rodeo Queen and Princess Coronation, and the Youth Rodeo. Additionally, the Fairgrounds Fest on August 1 and 2 will offer live music concerts featuring Casey Donahew, Colby Swift, and Steve Miller Experience, offering a blend of sports and entertainment.
